Ariana Grande Sets Expectations About New Music Timing Ahead of Her Eternal Sunshine Tour as the pop superstar clears up confusion surrounding her recent comments about when fans might hear new material.
In a recent interview with Variety, the singer and actress opened up about juggling multiple major projects, including her role in the Wicked film series, preparations for her upcoming tour, and questions about whether another album is on the way.
When asked directly if new music would arrive before May, Grande was clear. She explained that nothing new is slated for release before then, adding a lighthearted note for fans who are eager for more songs. She joked that she sometimes wonders if people think there’s “another version” of her somewhere with enough time to record an entire album, emphasizing that while new music will happen, it isn’t immediate.
Grande’s latest studio album, Eternal Sunshine, was released in March 2024 and made a major impact, spending three weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. A deluxe edition followed, and she is set to take the album on the road this year with the Eternal Sunshine Tour.
Beyond music, Grande has been deeply immersed in acting. She stars as Glinda in Wicked and its sequel, Wicked: For Good, a performance that has earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the Golden Globe Awards.
After the interview circulated online, Grande took to Instagram to clarify what she felt had been misinterpreted. Responding directly to a fan post, she pointed out that she never mentioned specific months or hinted that new music was coming “soon.” Instead, she reiterated that her comments were simply meant to explain how full her schedule is right now, humorously adding that she’d need “an extra brain and four more arms” to do everything fans are hoping for at once.
Looking ahead, Grande’s calendar remains packed. In addition to Wicked, she’s set to appear in the comedy Focker In-Law, join the next season of American Horror Story, and lend her voice to an animated adaptation of Oh, the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss.
She also teased a mysterious, undisclosed project during her Variety conversation, hinting that it’s something deeply inspiring and creatively fulfilling. While details remain under wraps, Grande assured fans that more is coming—just not quite yet.